Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Electrum, 25 mm, 4.18 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. Emperor kneeling slightly right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly left, holding scroll. SB 2242. Double struck and with a flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.